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Christmas and New Year in Florence 2026: Events Not to Miss

The Christmas holidays are a wonderful opportunity to return to Florence, perhaps setting aside a few days to explore the exhibitions that enrich the city's cultural calendar throughout the winter.

Donati Luxury Tower in Condé Nast Traveller: a story of hospitality

We are delighted to share that Donati Luxury Tower has been featured in Condé Nast Traveller, the prestigious international magazine dedicated to travel and hospitality.

BTO Florence 2026: innovation, tourism and a stay in the city

BTO Florence returns in 2026 as one of the most important events in Italy for professionals working in tourism, hospitality, digital communication and travel innovation. Scheduled for 10 and 11 November 2026 at Stazione Leopolda.

BIAF in Florence: art, antiques and a luxury stay in the city centre

The BIAF - Florence International Antiques Biennale is one of the most prestigious events on Florence’s cultural calendar. From 26 September to 4 October 2026, the 34th edition will bring collectors, gallery owners, scholars, art lovers and visitors from all over the world to Palazzo Corsini.

Florence Déco: 1920s atmospheres in the heart of the city

The exhibition “Florence Déco. 1920s Atmospheres”, scheduled at Palazzo Medici Riccardi from 2 April to 25 August 2026, offers a fascinating journey into the decade that helped define the city’s modern taste. Ceramics, furniture, jewellery, textiles, fashion and graphic design tell the story of a period of extraordinary creativity, when Florence was in dialogue with the great international capitals of design.

Exclusive experiences in Florence: a luxury stay in the city centre

Summer in Florence makes the city easier to savour. The days grow longer, the historic centre fills with light, and the city invites you to slow down: a visit in the morning, a pause in the afternoon, an aperitif with a view as the sun begins to set.

Calcio Storico Fiorentino: Florence’s most intense tradition

During Pitti in Florence, the city changes pace. The days fill with appointments, showrooms, presentations and dinners, and everything becomes a question of time: how much of it you lose in getting around, how much you are able to keep for yourself, and how easily you move from work into a more relaxed dimension.

Pitti in Florence: where to stay to experience the fair and the city

During Pitti in Florence, the city changes pace. The days fill with appointments, showrooms, presentations and dinners, and everything becomes a question of time: how much of it you lose in getting around, how much you are able to keep for yourself, and how easily you move from work into a more relaxed dimension.

Summer in Florence: a luxury stay with exclusive benefits

Summer in Florence makes the city easier to savour. The days grow longer, the historic centre fills with light, and the city invites you to slow down: a visit in the morning, a pause in the afternoon, an aperitif with a view as the sun begins to set.

Spring in Florence: Historic Gardens and a Panoramic Rooftop

Spring in Florence is one of the times of year when the city finds its most harmonious rhythm. The light lingers longer, the gardens once again become part of the urban experience, and the city invites you to enjoy the outdoors at a different pace: slower, more elegant, more natural.

The Scoppio del Carro in Florence: history, symbols and meaning

Among the most iconic traditions of Easter in Florence, the Scoppio del Carro is undoubtedly the one that best reflects the city’s identity. Its origins date back to the Crusades, and even today this event preserves its symbolic value, turning Piazza del Duomo into a stage rich in history and meaning.

Easter in Florence: an exclusive stay in the heart of the city

There are times of the year when Florence reveals its most distinctive character. Easter in Florence is one of them. Beyond the beauty of the historic center and the light of spring, the city preserves one of its most iconic and deeply rooted traditions: the Scoppio del Carro, which every year draws locals and visitors alike to Piazza del Duomo.